"Pure Dance, Mettler-Based approach to the art of body movement, invites us to dance not just Before, Between, Beyond Words but also without music. The workshop demonstrates how the therapeutic power of Pure Dance principles was revealed by dance/movement therapists who integrated these principles with a variety of therapeutic approaches. The presenter will share the integration that she developed, using Pure Dance as an essential building-block in an embodied and interactive mindfulness-based dance/movement therapy model. Participants will experience mindfulness practices expressed through Pure Dance, and a concluding discussion will guide them in how to apply such practices with their clients. 

Yael Schweitzer, LCSW, BC-DMT